Hi Guys, just wondering if there are any MTB'er
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Yes! I ride mainly XC, train around 150km per week offroad. I have a Gary Fisher with full XTR and SID world cup on the front.. Used to do the big XC races but too dangerous for me now as I'm self-employed and can't afford broken bones.. Great way to keep fit and get rid of stress (fishing also helps)
How about you?
How about you?
yip, also dual hobbies (if you can call it that)
Gaint XTC 2 (2012) RockShox Recon 110mm, Full XT, WTB Tubeless (total Weight 11.2kg).
I do about 60km a week some XC races every now and again (was out for about 3 months with a knee problem). Planning to do my first stage race in Nov this year
120km, 2 days, 3650m total accent
http://www.tohellandback.co.za/page/to_hell_and_back_route
Gaint XTC 2 (2012) RockShox Recon 110mm, Full XT, WTB Tubeless (total Weight 11.2kg).
I do about 60km a week some XC races every now and again (was out for about 3 months with a knee problem). Planning to do my first stage race in Nov this year
120km, 2 days, 3650m total accent
http://www.tohellandback.co.za/page/to_hell_and_back_route
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Awesome. I love Giant bikes. I was looking at doing that race just before I left SA, it's a famous one. I used to do lots of 24hr races too, so much fun. Your fitness needs to be up there though or you are in for a world of pain.
I might do a race or two again here in Australia, there are some good ones around. Only problem is I take too many risks, love the speed!
Unbelievable where technology is going with the new bikes, so light so strong, so reliable. Love the sport. Expensive hobby though..
I might do a race or two again here in Australia, there are some good ones around. Only problem is I take too many risks, love the speed!
Unbelievable where technology is going with the new bikes, so light so strong, so reliable. Love the sport. Expensive hobby though..
rockspider
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2005 Kona Caldera
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockspider/6344306480/in/set-72157628125944414/
she needs work now, not sure whether i should replace it entirely or just components as i like the frame....
any suggestions?
i am thinking of upgrading to:
Shimano SLX M660 Chainset (hollowtech)
Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo wheels
Hope Tech M4 Front and rear
forks are an optional extra depending on cost, although i need new ones
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockspider/6344306480/in/set-72157628125944414/
she needs work now, not sure whether i should replace it entirely or just components as i like the frame....
any suggestions?
i am thinking of upgrading to:
Shimano SLX M660 Chainset (hollowtech)
Hope Hoops Pro 2 Evo wheels
Hope Tech M4 Front and rear
forks are an optional extra depending on cost, although i need new ones
rockspider
New member
thanks doc,
i like the xtr and eggbeaters on your bike.
the photo was taken on a very expensive road in london, i could not resist
so, should i upgrade on the frame or replace?
have you seen www.on-one.co.uk ?
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i like the xtr and eggbeaters on your bike.
the photo was taken on a very expensive road in london, i could not resist
so, should i upgrade on the frame or replace?
have you seen www.on-one.co.uk ?
e
Fanie, you are not doing the Lord of the Chain Rings are you? Now that is a beaut of a race, with all the hotel comforts at the end of every stage.
Raleigh RM7
Shimano XTR groupsets
RockShox Reba SL
LUST Tubeless
Was quite serious last year doing most of the local races and placing top 15 most times. Have been off the bike for about 6 months now as the wife is keen to start a family! Cycling aint so good for that apparently
Raleigh RM7
Shimano XTR groupsets
RockShox Reba SL
LUST Tubeless
Was quite serious last year doing most of the local races and placing top 15 most times. Have been off the bike for about 6 months now as the wife is keen to start a family! Cycling aint so good for that apparently
Hi Hylton
Nope won’t be doing the lord of the chains. My budget (and limited leave) only allows one big trip a year (my wife is a runner and we have to split things down the middle)
The race is definitely on my bucket list though, hopefully ticking off Knysna and to hell and back this year.
Nope won’t be doing the lord of the chains. My budget (and limited leave) only allows one big trip a year (my wife is a runner and we have to split things down the middle)
The race is definitely on my bucket list though, hopefully ticking off Knysna and to hell and back this year.
braailegend
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braailegend
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Nice, like the thin frame! Dont like these fat frames that most bikes come out with these days. tried the whole XC thing 2x, since im supposeto be older and bones break easier, but just cant seem to get to grips with the whole distance and clipless thing. Since my whole family is into MTB im taking a lot flac, since Im not riding a "proper" bike and still fiddling with the small bikes, haha
dont believe in thst getting old story, i have alot of friend in their late 40's and even on their way to 60 thats really enjoying it flatout, you have to go clipless otherwise you will never be good at the technical stuff and about the distance , just byt vas and put more time in the saddle and soon those 70-80 morning rides will be a breeze
most frames these days are fairly this,excepth the gaint seem to stay with a bigger tube design, and then the aluminuim frames also seem to be a bit ticker
you should really ride more if you stay in Stelenbosch, i went riding there a few months ago with my wife and one of SA's top female riders and there is lovely rides out there
most frames these days are fairly this,excepth the gaint seem to stay with a bigger tube design, and then the aluminuim frames also seem to be a bit ticker
you should really ride more if you stay in Stelenbosch, i went riding there a few months ago with my wife and one of SA's top female riders and there is lovely rides out there
braailegend
Senior Member
I used to ride everyday, now only when I get a chance. We live just below the mountain at Eden, so its takes me about 2-3 minutes to be on a trail Think it has some of the best trails in the country, helped to build a few myself when I was in school. Nice thing is Lots off singletrack and downhill, the two best parts of mountainbiking for me.
I what I mean with the old thing is, I still like doing Jumps, downhill and a bit off streetriding. Clip of my favourite moutain biker of all time, Jeff Lenofskyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQDDoL0WPo
the whole distance think gets to me, haha My father, close to 60 does the riding everyday, he says the clipless defintly helps alot when peddling distance
Think it has some of the best trails in the country, helped to build a few myself when I was in school. Nice thing is Lots off singletrack and downhill, the two best parts of mountainbiking for me. I what I mean with the old thing is, I still like doing Jumps, downhill and a bit off streetriding. Clip of my favourite moutain biker of all time, Jeff Lenofskyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhQDDoL0WPo
the whole distance think gets to me, haha My father, close to 60 does the riding everyday, he says the clipless defintly helps alot when peddling distance
